From Cleaning Toilets to CEO, Leila Janah on How Rejection Is Inevitable & the Key to Success & Grit

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  • @mjremy2605
    @mjremy2605 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Thank you all for your wonderful comments. Leila was my daughter. I miss her terribly. Its very comforting to know she is in your hearts and her work goes on. She pushed herself too hard and never got enough sleep. Get enough sleep so you don't get sick. Thank you.

    • @jacobwarwick4021
      @jacobwarwick4021 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Leila was a client of mine from 2017 onward. She's an incredible woman and transformed my life and motivated a spark that has become an amazing passion. Thank you for her.

  • @e_squared604
    @e_squared604 3 ปีที่แล้ว +248

    When she started talking about how we all come from stardust and eventually we all become stardust once again, and I remembered that she's not with us any more - that was a real tear-jerker. I feel really privileged to live in a time in which I can find this woman on TH-cam and watch and listen to her as if she's sitting right in front of me.

    • @sonasworld8982
      @sonasworld8982 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      so true, i felt the same way.

    • @AndreaMagdalenaKosha
      @AndreaMagdalenaKosha 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I felt the same way too. When she said that, I had to stop the video and walk away for a bit, then I came back to finish it. You wonder why this beautiful soul left so early. Feels like unfinished business.

    • @MotivationalStormvideos
      @MotivationalStormvideos 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Listen this every morning
      th-cam.com/video/ZIakSD7tGhk/w-d-xo.html

    • @iamBlackGambit
      @iamBlackGambit 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No we're from the dust of the EARTH

    • @bageshwaradhamanubhavreact12
      @bageshwaradhamanubhavreact12 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      th-cam.com/video/ZUW-OGUeXFU/w-d-xo.html

  • @shaibalinikhadka6093
    @shaibalinikhadka6093 3 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    She’s immensely inspiring. So many words of wisdom. What a loss. May she Rest In Peace.

  • @AprilKudwa
    @AprilKudwa 3 ปีที่แล้ว +104

    She’s so beautiful. Her resilience through her tough times inspire me to keep working through mine!

    • @MotivationalStormvideos
      @MotivationalStormvideos 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Listen this every morning
      th-cam.com/video/ZIakSD7tGhk/w-d-xo.html

    • @halldorfannarsigurgeirsson7741
      @halldorfannarsigurgeirsson7741 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We better make sure our lights keep shining past our days like that, huh?

    • @AprilKudwa
      @AprilKudwa 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@halldorfannarsigurgeirsson7741 yes exactly

  • @gaterewambugu9703
    @gaterewambugu9703 3 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    A lot of young people from the poor neighbourhood I grew up in, in Nairobi work at Samasource. So grateful that she was here. She continues to transform lives even after she's gone. Thank you for hosting & re-releasing this interview Tom. You have no idea how impactful and inspiring this is.

  • @rubym3915
    @rubym3915 3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    I am one year away from how old Leila was when she passed. I will not take a moment for granted. My path has lead me to move more fully into being the entrepreneur I started out being 15 years ago. Inspiring woman who changed the world, we need more like her on this planet. Thank you for sharing her meaningful story Tom

  • @christophergoods5650
    @christophergoods5650 3 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    "You don't have to be flawless to make a difference!"

  • @SakyTalks
    @SakyTalks 3 ปีที่แล้ว +98

    Rejection has created the mightiest legends that we sing about today!

  • @angelaaaron9253
    @angelaaaron9253 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I love her spirit and humility! Very beautiful and well spoken. Such a legacy!

  • @richardw3347
    @richardw3347 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    great. checked her site out so Inspiring. So much life lived in her 37 years.

  • @ivastoianova7453
    @ivastoianova7453 3 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    What an incredible woman!!

  • @lovelylora1700
    @lovelylora1700 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Rest In Peace Beautiful. Thank you for leaving inspiration

  • @limmingming4022
    @limmingming4022 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    RIP Leila! Thank you for leading us with your loven compassion.

  • @ghadafihussein
    @ghadafihussein 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I’m glad to have come across this video today. I lived in Dadaab, Kenya the exact time she was there and I remember the awesome job film aid international were doing to help people come over their daily struggles.

  • @cwong5643
    @cwong5643 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Thank you Tom for posting this video. She is so kind, smart, inspiring, and listening to the amazing things she did and talked about moved me to tears and the courage to embark on some new year plans for community causes.

  • @TheIvylee1
    @TheIvylee1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I was glued. Inspiring, beautiful, gritty, incredibly articulate, amazing is an understatement. The world had lost a visionary. Thank you for rereleasing this interview. I will definitely look into her work 🙏🏼♥️

  • @elsfaber5435
    @elsfaber5435 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    What a lovely and humble person. I am so sorry for her loss.It's nothing new and happens every day but somehow it always feels shocking when somebody that young dies. Thank you for bringing this episode up,Tom! Let's honor her in every way possible ( I wish we could do that for everybody somehow ).

  • @lavenderl9731
    @lavenderl9731 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    What an extraordinary life. A movie needs to be made as a tribute to her.

  • @Abokistreetshow
    @Abokistreetshow 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    This video changed my life, it was so inspiring, and it created more job opportunities and fed the poor, it was just life changing thank you sir.

  • @denisegagner2887
    @denisegagner2887 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I am crushed to get to the end and then rush to find her on FB only to learn that she is no longer here. What a treasure she is. 💔

  • @RCCarDude
    @RCCarDude 3 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    RIP. She accomplished so much in her short life. Proud she came from WNY.

  • @TimOgBurger
    @TimOgBurger 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    What a great interview, with a genuine and inspiring woman. Watching this knowing she has passed on is really heartbreaking. My hope is that she has inspired others to follow her example. Good luck to all of you in your success.

  • @57pickles
    @57pickles 3 ปีที่แล้ว +293

    So sorry to hear about the loss of such a beautiful soul.

    • @africaart
      @africaart 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      God, this is so foqin sad.

    • @glesspombo9294
      @glesspombo9294 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@africaart .

    • @luqi01
      @luqi01 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@axeladrian9081 dude what are you babbling about? op was referring to how leila passed away recently. RIP

    • @bageshwaradhamanubhavreact12
      @bageshwaradhamanubhavreact12 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      th-cam.com/video/ZUW-OGUeXFU/w-d-xo.html

  • @superoriginalname
    @superoriginalname 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    This women is physically and mentally beautiful

  • @julikayki6655
    @julikayki6655 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I found her because of you and I am so grateful you're doing this for her! This is amazing!

  • @crescentnovell8421
    @crescentnovell8421 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    This was so powerful. So sad to hear that she passed. I’m incredibly inspired and learned a great deal from her passion, purpose and gentle, poignant articulation of each.

  • @maxinetba
    @maxinetba 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    She really inspired me. An amazing woman. Go Samasource! God bless!

  • @sokainazouak857
    @sokainazouak857 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    She was such a lovely & wise person. Sad to have such a great soul gone🥺♥️rest in power

  • @amnaviews
    @amnaviews 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I remember meeting you in the Glavin Chapel at Babson in 2016. I miss you Leila. You are beautiful in every possible way.

  • @abdulmuti1
    @abdulmuti1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I remember seeing this episode, so sad to hear she had passed, such a great soul.

  • @taqi5675
    @taqi5675 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    i can feel her scar and PTSD heart. Amazing she able to purify immense amount of negative energy

    • @ritazita1111
      @ritazita1111 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      From what I have learned about metaphysics--I wonder if her wounds growing up and the deep losses and depression in her life allowed cancer cells to grow. She was a remarkable human, and I have no doubt her life force is a positive energy here and beyond. Thank you, Janah.

  • @homesbyglenda
    @homesbyglenda 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am so happy to have learned about her.
    I think it is so important for our younger generation to learn how fortunate we are.

  • @abdulkanaan3731
    @abdulkanaan3731 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for replaying this interview. She has a beautiful soul

  • @SP-ow9jl
    @SP-ow9jl 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Tom, seriously, thank you for excellent free content like this video, and for always asking the right questions that will help us start our own research.

  • @PracticalInspiration
    @PracticalInspiration 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Great interview! Often hard times prove to be the most important catalyst in achieving great success, not least because we feel a need to change circumstances.

  • @inCARSONate
    @inCARSONate 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    It's all in the eyes people. This woman was DYNAMIC! Bless her angel soul...

  • @roseanneducut8525
    @roseanneducut8525 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    She’s such an inspiration for doing good. May she rest in peace/power

  • @jungleflowerenergy
    @jungleflowerenergy 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Her words came to me at the exact right time. Divine

  • @Girlonthemattress
    @Girlonthemattress 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nooo!! I just randomly saw this video and fell in love with her...... such a role model... rest in peace :(((

  • @debby8171
    @debby8171 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    She was born near where i live..i watched this the first time you posted it..its heartbreaking that such an amazing inspirational person was taken soo soon!!💔im sure she had so much more she was working on accomplishing! She will be missed by so many!

  • @IamFiliz
    @IamFiliz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Was an angel on earth, is a real one now. Just so beautiful. Thank you Tom for this content 🙏🙏

  • @sandrabalogh5969
    @sandrabalogh5969 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow, I am so impressed with this lady, she has inspired me.

  • @user-ec3wr8ym7d
    @user-ec3wr8ym7d 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Will surely be missed

  • @KimDanielle
    @KimDanielle 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    She is incredible. Thank you for your life & service.

  • @floodyourbiz
    @floodyourbiz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I wanted to learn more about her, so I could support her cause and I found out that she died in January of this year. I got goosebumps recalling her statement about us being stardusts. May she rest in peace. Her work is truly inspiring and I would love to support her cause because I feel this is OUR cause.

  • @justxenaa5489
    @justxenaa5489 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I can't believe I just discovered her. Inspiring and beautiful internally and externally.

  • @funtsushanchannel5228
    @funtsushanchannel5228 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This women is inspiring and right now I am going through the same thing my mom and dad have to work all day to make more money to buy food to eat and clothes to wear to school.

  • @wruchajiwane
    @wruchajiwane 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Many inspirational takeaways with the Giving n Serving n Contribution work she had put in.. being a fearless lady pointing out the flaws of the Hero.. for not underestimating but just to understand the human nature also to put in the common people work like Hero’s. Grateful to her living a Luxurious Life to make an impact n touch millions of needy lives.

  • @bromack3
    @bromack3 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I'm sitting hear listening to something I really trying hard to learn and understand .... rejection. She's incredible.
    Im sorry to hear of her passing.

  • @LoneRanger18
    @LoneRanger18 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    God rest her soul in peace 🙏❤️🙏

  • @sunvavachi
    @sunvavachi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Very inspiring and may her beautiful soul rest in peace. I'm so happy you got to interview her Tom!

  • @tekotiffanimabunda2100
    @tekotiffanimabunda2100 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I live for this channel but this women here is the one I have been waiting. She lived such a meaningful life. She has filled me up immensely. I'm inspired to move!

  • @samihenok
    @samihenok 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    She is always remain my inspiration, motivator and role model may her soul rest in peace .

  • @joelwitherspoon8161
    @joelwitherspoon8161 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    kudos for replaying....

  • @hibeautifulcreature6815
    @hibeautifulcreature6815 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Im dust, this women so inspiring! God bless we all here

  • @PositivelyMe
    @PositivelyMe 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just went on LinkedIn so I could reach out to Leila and sadly found out she passed away at age 37. I am 37 and I forget that sometimes people are taken from this earth at such a young age. I just had a major wake up call and realization because I have been taking my health for granted and still smoke cigarettes despite wanting to quit...I finally started loving myself more than before and I actually kind of like myself and want to have a positive impact on this world before I die. Wishing everyone the best!!

    • @incogb6696
      @incogb6696 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wishing you continued strength to kick that addictive habit 💪🏽

  • @HumanExperience-EN
    @HumanExperience-EN 3 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    "Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will."
    - Mahatma Gandhi

    • @Q_QQ_Q
      @Q_QQ_Q 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      casteist

  • @iknowwhatsup2880
    @iknowwhatsup2880 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for reposting, I needed this. I love the work that you & your wife do, some of the best interviews and so well researched. You always seem genuinely interested in your subject matter.

  • @brightearthmusic4989
    @brightearthmusic4989 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    THANK-YOUUUUU TOM!! For reposting this! Leila's perspective and approach to address poverty abroad IS the Mind Blowing LEVEL UP I needed to hear and become aware of considering the plans I have to MEGA fund one or two of the right organizations that are REALLY moving the needle in alleviating some of worst poverty around the world! I believe it's true what Nelson Mandela said that as long as poverty exists in the world, we're not free until we're ALL free. Samasource is likely going to be the second company that I decide to fund!

  • @stellau3028
    @stellau3028 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    She is very intelligent and positive upbringing. Very important.makes you who you are.

  • @joshuam0289
    @joshuam0289 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for re-airing this episode. One I have not seen yet.
    F*** cancer man!!!!!! Such a brilliant, young, beautiful and inspiring woman gone way to soon :(

  • @esaismael7406
    @esaismael7406 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    great speaker, I love how clear she is on everything. thanks you Leila and Tom

  • @libelulal6258
    @libelulal6258 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    So, 19 people listened to this positive, powerful and motivational amazing story and they gave it a thumb down. Why?

  • @JOAFITNESSNews
    @JOAFITNESSNews 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such a powerful story... impacting so many souls at such a young age. 37 years and a legacy for eternity...

  • @linebyline901
    @linebyline901 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    A beautiful human being.

  • @SamMartinPeakPerformance
    @SamMartinPeakPerformance 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Inspirational story, kudos to her 👏

  • @ResoluteOne
    @ResoluteOne 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Most powerful words she said, when she finds herself in worldly problems (16min point) " ..hang on, I came from star dust and I will return to star dust..all this does not really matter" - now looking back ..This is a single truth that we humans think is untrue. Wonderful soul - she was very grounded and real. Rest in Peace you beautiful soul.

  • @juls2334
    @juls2334 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    what a great interview with a beautiful soul! Sad that she's gone:(

  • @dreonthetube
    @dreonthetube 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Needed to see this today. RIP.

  • @graciakinyanjui6937
    @graciakinyanjui6937 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    the kind of stories that inspire me..

  • @rogerpresswood2204
    @rogerpresswood2204 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is so inspirational and her message and light 🕯️ continues to illuminate all of our hearts. May we all carry on her spirit of love and inspiration. ❤️

  • @donsey100
    @donsey100 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a beautiful woman she was. Smart and inspiring.

  • @jkederyte
    @jkederyte 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    And I am so happy to hear when somebody touches the real life problems - talent is equally distributed and opportunity not! Thank you for sharing this sensible talk.

  • @diana.diamond
    @diana.diamond 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    shes wonderful

  • @msinbalony
    @msinbalony 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    My god, she was so stunning.

  • @franmygomez
    @franmygomez 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    God bless her SOUL! Thank you for all you major contributions for the World Leila. Looking forward to dive deep in your book soon.

  • @BlushGush
    @BlushGush 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    this was so inspiring. More women of color please Tom! it really gives a different POV and motivation/positivity. Thank you!

  • @really_rilly
    @really_rilly 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can definitely feel the warmth of both your guys’ hearts. Will surely use that for journey.

  • @isaackarechu156
    @isaackarechu156 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Her story is soo inspiring. The good trully die young. She would've impacted the world for the better

  • @mantramusic5009
    @mantramusic5009 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this woman so much. I just became a fan to see that she is no longer here. Sucks cause I really wanted to get to know more about her.

  • @AriePharmD
    @AriePharmD 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This breaks my heart to have lost such a positive incredible influence in our lost world. Please God let me be more like this compassionate loving person.

  • @jay6817
    @jay6817 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Amazing woman. In every aspect!

  • @ed1019-h8o
    @ed1019-h8o 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Many people love to clean, being a janitor is a terrific job for those that enjoy it. What about going from a CEO to a janitor, that is a great youtube title. Our dominant culture places external value on what people do for a living just be you and follow your own internal interests in whatever they are. Many people myself included have multiple sources of income it is fun to work lots of different jobs. I work as a business analyst for a private company, I do food deliveries, I pet sit, I plan on working for another company I am just managing my time to fit it all in. Love yourself first, be true to your authentic self and you will be happiest.

  • @BigBundy82
    @BigBundy82 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am so impressed by your candidness Tom!!! Really your a modern hero of mine... You want to change the lives of Millions of people---But You Absolutely Expect to Turn A Profit While Doing IT... And I Agree COMPLETELY! Your Content, is worth it!!!Awesome!! You and your amazing guests have had a Huge Impact on my life!!!

  • @michaelashebir5779
    @michaelashebir5779 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This woman is incredible. Thank you for this tom!

  • @sannajohanna5579
    @sannajohanna5579 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am sorry that she is gone. A wonderful woman.

  • @maramkraida1481
    @maramkraida1481 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Blessing, eternal peace

  • @nabilbousabir4019
    @nabilbousabir4019 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Incredibly impressive and perspective expanding!

  • @travelizepulse
    @travelizepulse 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Tragic loss. Strength and hope for her family, company and people who share a co destiny with the wonderful soul.. Hope her legacy continues.

  • @amandamate9117
    @amandamate9117 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Janah died on January 24, 2020 from epithelioid sarcoma, a rare form of cancer

    • @carnivorestoheal
      @carnivorestoheal 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      My daughter is a survivor from the sarcoma cancer ♋️ for 26 years now🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻. sarcoma cancer which indeed is a very strange form of cancer and the surviving rate from a sarcoma cancer it’s in the 60% now. Back when my daughter had it it was 30%

  • @mgomez73
    @mgomez73 ปีที่แล้ว

    Miss you Leila, you will be missed.

  • @YSapphireGroup
    @YSapphireGroup 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Tom... I am gutted!!!!! As I was listening and went (as I usually do) to check your guest online to see their website, etc... I found out that she died!!!!! OMG it is absolutely awful! May her memory be for a blessing 😔

  • @ggrthemostgodless8713
    @ggrthemostgodless8713 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    God damn!!!
    Where in the world can we find women like this???
    Tough, smart, independent and lovable, while also constantly growing and sincere, simple but not simplistic.
    She is fantastic!!
    I would even love to work for her back then.
    She is elegant in anything she says and wears. Knowing her story only makes her more so.
    Even in death she makes me better and happy!! I'm boded down some, sad? just because she passed, she left a great legacy.

  • @bhavikaminhas3376
    @bhavikaminhas3376 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    She is so inspiring, she truly left a great message. Loved it and thank you for sharing.

  • @evanstech7967
    @evanstech7967 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    She has really impacted my life and other people here in Kenya. May she rest in peace.

  • @shaibalinikhadka6093
    @shaibalinikhadka6093 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What an incredible woman. I’m sorry the world has lost such a legend. Her legacy will endure.

  • @Abokistreetshow
    @Abokistreetshow 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I love what you do. I'm a big follower.
    I dropped out of school to focus on reacting and commenting on your posts.

  • @marklowery9365
    @marklowery9365 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I watched this interview first time round. Blew me away. Very sad to find out she has passed.

  • @tomsuibney9093
    @tomsuibney9093 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    They say the ancient Greeks were ahead of their time ,so free & fluent of mind because they were so debauched. I think she Leila was ahead of her time she had a fierce intelligents , kind heart , but above all she had an almost supernatural Courage . Some people are to good for this world Leila janha ..aaron swatz

  • @p0werl0ve
    @p0werl0ve 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    a shining example for an emancipated woman. She can go solo against all odds, she can do it all. A true role model. One could note that she is still feminine and did not "turn" into a man. A very important point.